Fletcher FU24-950, ZK-JAL, Undercarriage failure, Near Ruawaro, 18 June 1990
Status
Closed
Occurrence Date
Report Publication Date
Jurisdiction
NZ
Legacy Inquiry Number
90-090
After take-off the left main wheel and piston assembly detached from the aircraft. The Fletcher was flown to Hamilton aerodrome where it was landed without further damage. The lower link attachment bolt had failed due to torsional fatigue caused by the bolt binding in its surrounding bush.
Location
Hamilton Aerodrome